Lim Young Woong Tops Idol Chart Ranking for 213 Consecutive Weeks

South Korean superstar Lim Young Woong is showing no signs of slowing down as he continues to dominate the weekly Idol Chart ratings. For the third week of April, Lim garnered a staggering 366,130 votes, securing the No. 1 spot once again and achieving a remarkable milestone of 213 consecutive weeks at the top of the chart.

Trailing behind him are other notable artists, with Lee Chan Won (official English spelling not confirmed) earning 109,539 votes to claim second place, followed by Young Tak (44,812 votes), BTS members Jimin (13,494 votes), Jin (7,940 votes), and V (7,110 votes).

Lim’s popularity is not limited to votes alone. The artist also dominated the ‘Likes’ section, indicating strong fandom engagement. He received over 35,992 likes, far ahead of Lee Chan Won’s 10,431 and Young Tak’s 4,641. Other notable mentions in fan favorites include BTS’s Jimin (1,384 likes), Jin (787), and V (709).

Lim’s multimedia presence has also made waves, with his concert film I’m Hero the Stadium making it to Netflix’s Top 10 Movies in South Korea for 11 consecutive weeks. Premiered in both IMAX and ScreenX formats, the film surpassed 350,000 attendees, setting an extraordinary box office record for a music-themed release.

Moreover, Lim’s recent single “More Beautiful Than Heaven” continues to perform strongly across digital platforms, entering the upper tiers of Korea’s major music charts, including the Melon Hot 100, immediately following its release.

With his consistent chart performance, growing global recognition, and successful transition across multiple media formats, Lim Young Woong is solidifying his place as not just a Korean music icon, but a cultural phenomenon in the broader entertainment universe.